Dane County is seeking a partner from the private sector to lead major renovations to the Alliant Energy Center’s 58-year-old Veterans Memorial Coliseum, according to the Wisconsin State Journal. The “transformative renovation” outlined in the county’s request for proposals, issued Monday, includes building system upgrades and modernization of guest spaces.
The RFP said the county is looking for a partner that can help the Coliseum compete with similarly sized venues in the region and turn a profit.
The partner, while making the facility more attractive for events like concerts, would also need to continue accommodating major annual events like World Dairy Expo and the Midwest Horse Fair...
RSK: Oh yes, the Colosseum is so outdated. How about some naming rights? The Exact Science Expo? Losing 1 million per year and the renovations will cost 125 million....hmmm, if my math is correct that would be 125 years. Will it earn a profit if the renovations are done? We need to know that.
Ken Notes: If an engineering firm says the building is sound, I would focus on acoustics, facade and interior renovations, seating updates, and landscaping. We have other venues why create one we may not need. As is the AEC is FLEXIBLE, affordable, multi tasking, great parking, and a cash cow for the community. Cash "Cow" get it?
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